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For beginning musicians, Alfred's Easy series is the fast track to developing a repertoire of well-known and fun-to-play songs, while more experienced players will find an excellent resource of favorite songs. The Easy Hits Ukulele format provides melody, chords, and lyrics for easy strum and sing" performance---plus suggested strum patterns and TAB for any integral "hook" parts. This Rock and Pop edition features songs spanning seven decades from such artists as Sam Cooke, The Rolling Stones, Frank Sinatra, "Iz" Kamakawiwo'ole, Cee Lo Green, Bruno Mars, and many more! Titles: Ain't Misbehavin' (Standard) * Bad to the Bone (George Thorogood and the Destroyers) * Big Yellow Taxi (Joni Mitchell) * Blue Moon (The Marcels) * Both Sides Now (Judy Collins) * Brown Sugar (The Rolling Stones) * Bye Bye Blackbird (Standard) * Chain Gang (Sam Cooke) * Changes in Attitudes, Changes in Latitudes (Jimmy Buffett) * Colour My World (Chicago) * Cool Kids (Echosmith) * Dancing Queen (ABBA) * Do You Want to Know a Secret (The Beatles) * Don't Stop Believin' (Journey) * Easy to Be Hard (Three Dog Night) * Everything Is Awesome (Awesome Remixxx!!!) (from The LEGO(R) Movie) * Falling Slowly (from Once) (Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova) * Fernando (ABBA) * Forget You (Cee Lo Green) * Ghostbusters (Ray Parker, Jr.) * Greatest Love of All (Whitney Houston) * Grenade (Bruno Mars) * I Can See Clearly Now (Johnny Nash) * I Saw Her Standing There (The Beatles) * If You Leave Me Now (Chicago) * It Don't Mean a Thing (Standard) * Jumpin' Jack Flash (The Rolling Stones) * Just the Way You Are (Amazing) (Bruno Mars) * Leaving on a Jet Plane (Peter, Paul and Mary) * Margaritaville (Jimmy Buffett) * Marry Me (Train) * Theme from New York, New York (Frank Sinatra) * Over the Rainbow (Israel Kamakawiwo'ole) * Paint It, Black (The Rolling Stones) * Pinball Wizard (The Who) * (We're Gonna) Rock Around the Clock (Bill Haley and His Comets) * Rocky Mountain High (John Denver) * (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction (The Rolling Stones) * She Loves You (The Beatles) * Shower the People (James Taylor) * Singin' in the Rain (Standard) * Son of a Son of a Sailor (Jimmy Buffett) * Squeeze Box (The Who) * Stand by Your Man (Tammy Wynette) * Superstar (Carpenters) * Take Me Home, Country Roads (John Denver) * Tell Her No (The Zombies) * When You're Smiling (Standard) * Woodstock (Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young) * You Send Me (Sam Cooke)."

For guitar and voice. Includes chord symbols and guitar chord diagrams.

You've started learning the guitar---what's the first thing you want to play? A monster riff, of course! Greatest Rock Guitar Riffs provides a solid repertoire of the most recognizable riffs in the pantheon of rock, pop, and acoustic music. The riffs throughout also come with performance tips, settings for your amp and pedals so you can nail the tone, and juicy tidbits on the origins of the music. And the online media includes MP3s that demonstrate what each part should sound like, plus Alfred's TNT 2 software so you can slow down the audio and loop sections for more focused practice. From the twangy swagger of James Bond Theme" and the rockabilly groove of "Shakin' All Over," to the driving chug of Sabbath's "Paranoid," the thunder of Motorhead's "Ace of Spades," and the pentatonic strut of "Play That Funky Music," this book will get you playing recognizable music instantly. Titles: 20th Century Boy (T. Rex) * 25 or 6 to 4 (Chicago) * Ace of Spades (Motorhead) * All Along the Watchtower (The Jimi Hendrix Experience) * Babe I'm Gonna Leave You (Led Zeppelin) * Back in Black (AC/DC) * Bad to the Bone (George Thorogood and the Destroyers) * Bawitdaba (Kid Rock) * Beginnings (Chicago) * Big Yellow Taxi (Joni Mitchell) * Black Dog (Led Zeppelin) * Bron-Yr-Aur (Led Zeppelin) * Brown Sugar (The Rolling Stones) * Can't You Hear Me Knocking (The Rolling Stones) * The Chain (Fleetwood Mac) * Chuck E's in Love (Rickie Lee Jones) * Classical Gas (Mason Williams) * Closer to the Heart (Rush) * Copperline (James Taylor) * Dirty Water (The Standells) * Do You Feel Like We Do (Peter Frampton) * Don't Stop Believin' (Journey) * Everybody Wants You (Billy Squier) * Falling Slowly (Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova) * Far Cry (Rush) * Friday on My Mind (The Easybeats) * From Me to You (The Beatles) * Hold the Line (Toto) * Hold Your Head Up (Argent) * If It Makes You Happy (Sheryl Crow) * If You Talk Too Much (My Head Will Explode) (People in Planes) * James Bond Theme (John Barry Orchestra) * Jumpin' Jack Flash (The Rolling Stones) * Kashmir (Led Zeppelin) * Last Resort (Papa Roach) * Limelight (Rush) * Live and Let Die (Paul McCartney and Wings) * Lola (The Kinks) * Moby Dick (Led Zeppelin) * Money (Pink Floyd) * One Thing (Finger Eleven) * Over the Hills and Far Away (Led Zeppelin) * Paint It, Black (The Rolling Stones) * Paralyzer (Finger Eleven) * Paranoid (Black Sabbath) * Pick Up the Pieces (Average White Band) * Pinball Wizard (The Who) * Play That Funky Music (Wild Cherry) * Ramble On (Led Zeppelin) * (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction (The Rolling Stones) * The Seeker (The Who) * Shakin' All Over (Johnny Kidd and the Pirates) * She Loves You (The Beatles) * Short Skirt / Long Jacket (Cake) * Spirit in the Sky (Norman Greenbaum) * The Spirit of Radio (Rush) * Stairway to Heaven (Led Zeppelin) * The Story in Your Eyes (The Moody Blues) * The Wanton Song (Led Zeppelin) * Watch Your Step (Bobby Parker) * What If (Creed) * Whole Lotta Love (Led Zeppelin) * Wipe Out (The Surfaris) * With Arms Wide Open (Creed) * You Can't Always Get What You Want (The Rolling Stones)."

For music makers who love pop music, this collection provides unlimited fun! It contains more than 250 pages of piano/vocal/guitar sheet music for 44 familiar favorites. Titles: Because of You (Kelly Clarkson) * The Big Bang Theory (Main Title Theme) * Billionaire (Travie McCoy) * Bittersweet Symphony (The Verve) * California Gurls (Katy Perry) * Count on Me (Bruno Mars) * Dancing Queen (ABBA) * Don't Stop Believin' (Journey) * Dynamite (Taio Cruz) * Falling Slowly (from Once) * Firework (Katy Perry) * Forget You (Cee Lo Green) * Girl on Fire (Alicia Keys) * Give Your Heart a Break (Demi Lovato) * Greatest Love of All (Whitney Houston) * Grenade (Bruno Mars) * Home (Phillip Phillips) * I Don't Want to Miss a Thing (Aerosmith) * I Have Nothing (Whitney Houston) * I Won't Give Up (Jason Mraz) * If I Die Young (The Band Perry) * I'll Stand By You (The Pretenders) * Just the Way You Are (Amazing) (Bruno Mars) * Kiss from a Rose (Seal) * Love Song (Sara Bareilles) * Love You Like a Love Song (Selena Gomez & The Scene) * Make You Feel My Love (Adele) * Man in the Mirror (Michael Jackson) * My Immortal (Evanescence) * Nothin' on You (B.o.B. featuring Bruno Mars) * Out Here on My Own (Irene Cara) * Over the Rainbow (IZ) * Play That Funky Music (Wild Cherry) * The Prayer (Celine Dion and Andrea Bocelli) * Say It Right (Nelly Furtado) * Teardrops on My Guitar (Taylor Swift) * Teenage Dream (Katy Perry) * Temporary Home (Carrie Underwood) * Un-Break My Heart (Toni Braxton) * What Goes Around . . . Comes Around (Justin Timberlake) * Wide Awake (Katy Perry) * You and Me (Lifehouse) * You Light Up My Life (LeAnn Rimes) * You Raise Me Up (Josh Groban).

For beginning musicians, Alfred's Easy series is the fast track to developing a repertoire of well-known and fun-to-play songs, while more experienced players will find an excellent resource of favorite songs. The Easy Hits Guitar TAB format provides melody in notation and TAB, chords, lyrics, and any integral instrumental figures---plus suggested strum & fingerpicking patterns. This Christmas edition features timeless holiday staples like Silent Night," "The Twelve Days of Christmas," and "Ukrainian Bell Carol," heart-warming pop standards such as "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" and "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year," novelty tunes like "Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer" and "You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch," and much more! Titles: Titles: Angels We Have Heard on High * Away in a Manger * Believe (from The Polar Express) * Blue Christmas * Bring a Torch, Jeannette, Isabella * Celebrate Me Home * A Child This Day Is Born * Christmas Vacation (from National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation) * The Coventry Carol * Deck the Hall * Do You Hear What I Hear? * The First Noel * The Friendly Beasts * Gesù Bambino (The Infant Jesus) * The Gift * Go Tell It on the Mountain * God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen * Good King Wenceslas * Hark! The Herald Angels Sing * Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas * A Holly Jolly Christmas * (There's No Place Like) Home for the Holidays * I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day * I'll Be Home for Christmas * It Came Upon the Midnight Clear * It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year * Jingle Bells * Jolly Old Saint Nicholas * Joy to the World * The Little Drummer Boy * Mele Kalikimaka * O Christmas Tree (O Tannenbaum) * O Come All Ye Faithful (Adeste Fideles) * O Holy Night * O Little Town of Bethlehem * Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree * Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer * Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town * Silent Night * Silver and Gold * Sleigh Ride * Text Me Merry Christmas * The Twelve Days of Christmas * Ukrainian Bell Carol * We Three Kings of Orient Are * We Wish You a Merry Christmas * Welcome Christmas (from How the Grinch Stole Christmas!) * What Child Is This? (Greensleeves) * When Christmas Comes to Town (from The Polar Express) * You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch (from How the Grinch Stole Christmas!)."

Brighten the holidays with music! This practical volume contains piano/vocal sheet music for 36 of the world's most famous Christmas songs. Chord fingering grids are provided for optional guitar accompaniment. Titles: Angels We Have Heard on High * Auld Lang Syne * Believe * Blue Christmas * Deck the Halls * Felíz Navidad * The First Noel * Go Tell It on the Mountain * Good King Wenceslas * Happy Xmas (War Is Over) * Hark! The Herald Angels Sing * Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas * A Holly Jolly Christmas * I'll Be Home for Christmas * It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year * Jingle Bells * Joy to the World * The Little Drummer Boy * O Christmas Tree * O Come, All Ye Faithful (Adeste Fideles) * O Come, O Come, Emmanuel * O Holy Night * O Little Town of Bethlehem * Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree * Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer * Santa Baby * Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town * Silent Night * Silver and Gold * Sleigh Ride * The Twelve Days of Christmas * Up on the Housetop * We Three Kings of Orient Are * We Wish You a Merry Christmas * When Christmas Comes to Town * You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch.

This collection has been crafted to provide professional-sounding, easily prepared arrangements for busy pianists. It contains 25 selections appropriate for wedding ceremonies, including favorites such as Pachelbel's Canon in D" and Mendelssohn's "Wedding March" as well as timeless selections by Bach, Handel, Mozart, Schubert, Saint-Saëns, and others. Also included are 25 selections appropriate for wedding receptions---standards such as "Fly Me to the Moon" and "Someone to Watch Over Me," pop hits such as Michael Bublé's "Everything," and classic movie songs such as "A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes" from Cinderella. Each arrangement has been carefully engraved for easy reading, and approximate performance times have been included to assist with planning. These piano solos will provide a valuable resource for any wedding pianist. 168 pages. Titles: Air (from Water Music) (Handel) * Air on the G String (Bach) * At Last * Ave Maria (Bach-Gounod) * Ave Maria (Schubert) * Ave Verum Corpus (Mozart) * Beauty and the Beast * Because You Loved Me * Bridal March (Wagner) * Can You Feel the Love Tonight? * Canon in D * A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes * Embraceable You * Everything (Bublé) * Fly Me to the Moon * Hero (Carey) * Home (Bublé) * Hornpipe (Handel) * I Only Have Eyes for You * I Swear * I'm in the Mood for Love * It Had to Be You * Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring * Largo (Handel) * Love Is Here to Stay * Make Someone Happy * Méditation (Massenet) * My Funny Valentine * The Notebook * Ode to Joy * Open Arms * Over the Rainbow * The Prayer * The Prince of Denmark's March (Clarke) * Rondeau (Mouret) * The Rose * Sheep May Safely Graze (Bach) * So This Is Love * Someone to Watch Over Me * The Swan * That's What Friends Are For * There You'll Be * They Can't Take That Away from Me * Trumpet Tune in D (Purcell) * Valentine * Wedding March (Mendelssohn) * When I Fall in Love * A Whole New World * Wind Beneath My Wings * You Raise Me Up."

Aaron Shearer's Classic Guitar Technique has long been the core method used by generations of classic guitarists. Alfred Music is proud to present the third edition, and first major revision, of Volume 1 of this benchmark work. Completely re-edited and updated in collaboration with Thomas Kikta (one of Aaron's former students and the head of Duquesne University's Classic Guitar Department), the third edition maintains the character and appeal of the original book while providing new critical insights into core techniques that had not been addressed in previous editions. Also, for the first time, companion online audio recordings are included with the book, providing demonstrations, play-along tracks, and duet opportunities to ensure students correctly emulate the tone and feel of the music.

The collaborative efforts of Keith and Kristyn Getty, along with Stuart Townend, have produced long-lasting modern hymns for the church. Arranger James Koerts has created these contemporary arrangements of some of their best-loved praise classics. Titles: Across the Lands (You're the Word of God) * By Faith * Come, People of the Risen King * Compassion Hymn * How Deep the Father's Love for Us * In Christ Alone (My Hope Is Found) * My Heart Is Filled with Thankfulness * O Church, Arise * The Power of the Cross (Oh, To See the Dawn) * See, What a Morning (Resurrection Hymn) * Speak, O Lord * Still, My Soul, Be Still (with Be Still, My Soul). Memorable melodies, chordal accompaniment often in a flowing broken chord pattern, and simple transitions to new keys make these attractive arrangements a delight to learn and to play at an early advanced level." Joyce Janzen, Progressions"

The Exploring Piano Classics series pairs motivating performance repertoire with thoughtful technical studies. Each level contains a Repertoire book with CD and a Technique book, both with convenient page-by-page correlation. When used together, the books give students a deep understanding of the art of music, performance practices, and the necessary skills to play the piano with technical ease. The Technique books are designed to give students a highly structured program of technical development. They include basic keyboard patterns (five-finger patterns, scales, cadences, and arpeggios in the major and minor keys of the Repertoire books), exercises and etudes, and other necessary technical drills for mastering each piece in the Repertoire books. Suggestions for efficient practice are also included. Internationally known clinician and teacher Nancy Bachus is a graduate of the Eastman School of Music with an M.M. in Piano Performance and Literature. She has performed solo recitals across the U. S., Canada, and Italy, and appeared in the original Monster Concerts" in venues such as Lincoln Center and the White House. Nancy owns an independent teaching studio in Ohio."

For beginning musicians, Alfred's Easy series is the fast track to developing a repertoire of well-known and fun-to-play songs, while more experienced players will find an excellent resource of favorite songs. The Easy Hits Piano format provides fun and satisfying piano arrangements that are easy to play and sound like the original recordings. This Love and Romance edition features songs from such artists as Celine Dion, Chicago, Bruno Mars, Andy Williams, Sam Cooke, Phil Collins, and many more! Titles: Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now) (Phil Collins) * Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do) (from Arthur) (Christopher Cross) * At Last (Etta James) * Because You Loved Me (Theme from Up Close and Personal) (Celine Dion) * Breathe (Faith Hill) * Can You Read My Mind? (Love Theme from Superman) (Maureen McGovern) * Colour My World (Chicago) * Evergreen (Love Theme from A Star Is Born) (Barbra Streisand feat. Kris Kristofferson) * Falling Slowly (from Once) (Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova) * Feelings (Dime?) (Morris Albert) * For Your Eyes Only (from For Your Eyes Only) (Sheena Easton) * Glory of Love (Theme from The Karate Kid Part II) (Peter Cetera) * The Greatest Love of All (Whitney Houston) * Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me (Mel Carter) * How Do I Live (LeAnn Rimes) * How Do You Keep the Music Playing? (from Best Friends) (Patti Austin and James Ingram) * (Everything I Do) I Do It for You (Bryan Adams) * I Swear (John Michael Montgomery) * Theme from Ice Castles (Through the Eyes of Love) (Melissa Manchester) * If You Leave Me Now (Chicago) * I'll Stand by You (The Pretenders) * I'm Not In Love (10cc) * It Might Be You (Theme from Tootsie) (Stephen Bishop) * Just the Way You Are (Amazing) (Bruno Mars) * Just You 'n' Me (Chicago) * Laura (Standard) * Look What You've Done to Me (Boz Scaggs) * Love Is a Many Splendored Thing (Standard) * A Love Song (Anne Murray) * Love Story (Where Do I Begin) (Andy Williams) * Misty (Johnny Mathis) * Moonlight (Sting) * More Than You Know (Standard) * Nobody Does It Better (from The Spy Who Loved Me) (Carly Simon) * Open Arms (Journey) * Our House (Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young) * The Shadow of Your Smile (from The Sandpiper) (Standard) * She (Elvis Costello) * Softly, As I Leave You (Standard) * Somewhere, My Love (Lara's Theme) (from Doctor Zhivago) (Standard) * Stardust (Standard) * The Summer Knows (Theme from Summer of '42) (Barbra Streisand) * Superstar (The Carpenters) * The Sweetheart Tree (from The Great Race) (Henry Mancini) * Try a Little Tenderness (Standard) * What Are You Doing the Rest of Your Life? (Standard) * Words Get in the Way (Miami Sound Machine) * You Must Believe in Spring (Tony Bennett and Bill Evans) * You Send Me (Sam Cooke) * (For) Your Precious Love (Jerry Butler).

John Lennon's Imagine" is among the most beloved songs of our time, and a natural favorite among pianists. In this Easy Piano edition, acclaimed keyboard arranger Dan Coates incorporates the vocal melody into the piano part, so the arrangement sounds great as a piano solo or for singing along."

For beginning musicians, Alfred's Easy series is the fast track to developing a repertoire of well-known and fun-to-play songs, while more experienced players will find an excellent resource of favorite songs. The Easy Hits Piano format provides fun and satisfying piano arrangements that are easy to play and sound like the original recordings. This Christmas edition features timeless holiday staples like Silent Night," "The Twelve Days of Christmas," and "Ukrainian Bell Carol," heart-warming pop standards such as "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" and "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year," novelty tunes like "Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer" and "You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch," and much more! Titles: Angels We Have Heard on High * Away in a Manger * Believe (from The Polar Express) * Blue Christmas * Bring a Torch, Jeannette, Isabella * Celebrate Me Home * A Child This Day Is Born * Christmas Vacation (from National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation) * The Coventry Carol * Deck the Hall * Do You Hear What I Hear? * The First Noel * The Friendly Beasts * Gesù Bambino (The Infant Jesus) * The Gift * Go Tell It on the Mountain * God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen * Good King Wenceslas * Hark! The Herald Angels Sing * Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas * A Holly Jolly Christmas * (There's No Place Like) Home for the Holidays * I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day * I'll Be Home for Christmas * It Came Upon the Midnight Clear * It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year * Jingle Bells * Jolly Old Saint Nicholas * Joy to the World * The Little Drummer Boy * Mele Kalikimaka * O Christmas Tree (O Tannenbaum) * O Come All Ye Faithful (Adeste Fideles) * O Holy Night * O Little Town of Bethlehem * Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree * Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer * Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town * Silent Night * Silver and Gold * Sleigh Ride * Text Me Merry Christmas * The Twelve Days of Christmas * Ukrainian Bell Carol * We Three Kings of Orient Are * We Wish You a Merry Christmas * Welcome Christmas (from How the Grinch Stole Christmas!) * What Child Is This? (Greensleeves) * When Christmas Comes to Town (from The Polar Express) * You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch (from How the Grinch Stole Christmas!)."

For beginning musicians, Alfred's Easy series is the fast track to developing a repertoire of well-known and fun-to-play songs, while more experienced players will find an excellent resource of favorite songs. The Easy Hits Piano format provides fun and satisfying piano arrangements that are easy to play and sound like the original recordings. This Rock and Pop edition features songs spanning seven decades from such artists as Sam Cooke, The Rolling Stones, Frank Sinatra, Journey, Adele, Bruno Mars, and many more! Titles: 25 or 6 to 4 (Chicago) * All About That Bass (Meghan Trainor) * Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do) (Christopher Cross) * Because You Loved Me (Celine Dion) * Both Sides Now (Judy Collins) * Bridge Over Troubled Water (Simon and Garfunkel) * Chain Gang (Sam Cooke) * Colour My World (Chicago) * Dancing Queen (ABBA) * Do You Want to Know a Secret (The Beatles) * Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is? (Chicago) * Don't Stop Believin' (Journey) * Easy to Be Hard (Three Dog Night) * Europa (Earth's Cry Heaven's Smile) (Santana) * Falling Slowly (from Once) (Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova) * Goldfinger (Shirley Bassey) * Gonna Fly Now (Theme from Rocky) (Bill Conti) * The Greatest Love of All (Whitney Houston) * Grenade (Bruno Mars) * I Saw Her Standing There (The Beatles) * I Swear (John Michael Montgomery) * If You Leave Me Now (Chicago) * James Bond Theme (The Monty Norman Orchestra) * Just the Way You Are (Amazing) (Bruno Mars) * Leaving on a Jet Plane (Peter, Paul and Mary) * Let It Go (from Walt Disney's Frozen) * Live and Let Die (from Live and Let Die) (Paul McCartney and Wings) * Make You Feel My Love (Adele) * Margaritaville (Jimmy Buffett) * Misty (Johnny Mathis) * Theme from New York, New York (Frank Sinatra) * Nobody Does It Better (from The Spy Who Loved Me) (Carly Simon) * Open Arms (Journey) * The Prayer (Celine Dion and Andrea Bocelli) * (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction (The Rolling Stones) * Saturday in the Park (Chicago) * She Loves You (The Beatles) * Shower the People (James Taylor) * The Sound of Silence (Simon and Garfunkel) * Stairway to Heaven (Led Zeppelin) * Superstar (Carpenters) * This Masquerade (George Benson) * Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round The Ole Oak Tree (Tony Orlando and Dawn) * Time of the Season (The Zombies) * What's New Pussycat? (Tom Jones) * A Whiter Shade of Pale (Procol Harum) * You Raise Me Up (Josh Groban) * You Send Me (Sam Cooke) * Your Smiling Face (James Taylor) * You've Got a Friend in Me (from Toy Story) (Randy Newman).

The Exploring Piano Classics series pairs motivating performance repertoire with thoughtful technical studies. Each level contains a Repertoire book with CD and a Technique book, both with convenient page-by-page correlation. When used together, the books give students a deep understanding of the art of music, performance practices, and the necessary skills to play the piano with technical ease. The Repertoire books include pieces from the major style periods, selected and graded based on festival, competition, and examination lists from the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Background information on each style period, its instruments, composers, and the music itself is included. The CD recordings of the repertoire, performed by internationally known clinician and teacher Nancy Bachus, provide an indispensable tool for appropriate musical interpretation. A graduate of the Eastman School of Music with an M.M. in Piano Performance and Literature, Nancy Bachus has performed solo recitals across the U. S., Canada, and Italy, and appeared in the original Monster Concerts" in venues such as Lincoln Center and the White House. Titles: Air en Gavotte (Graupner) * Allegro in B-flat Major, K. 3 (W. A. Mozart) * Avalanche, Op. 45, No. 2 (Heller) * Bourrée (Krieger) * Children's Song (Bartók) * The Clown (Rebikov) * Écossaise, Op. 18; D. 145 (Schubert) * Gavotte en Rondeau (Dandrieu) * German Dance, WoO 42, No. 4 (Beethoven) * Gigue à l'Angloise (Telemann) * Gypsy Dance (Haydn) * A Little Song (Rhené-Baton) * Minuet in G Major (Böhm) * Night Piece, Op. 39, No. 2 (Reinhold) * Old Tale (Tcherepnin) * Russian Dance (Glinka) * Sonatina, Op. 36, No. 1 (Allegro; Andante; Vivace) (Clementi) * Tambourin (Gossec) * Timid Little Heart, Op. 47, No. 5 (Fuchs) * Under the Tree (Bartók) * Waltz, Op. 101, No. 11 (Gurlitt)."

Premier Piano Express is designed for students who need a fast-paced approach to piano study. Based on the concepts and music from Premier Piano Course, this All-In-One Accelerated Course integrates Lesson, Theory, Technique, and Performance pages. The book is organized into skills-based units that feature clear explanations of important musical concepts. Worksheets within each unit provide review and strengthen understanding. The included media is available online and features audio performances on acoustic piano, orchestrated accompaniments for selected pieces, and software that allows you to practice in different tempos.

Alfred Music's Ultimate Christmas Instrumental Solos series offers a versatile selection of Christmas music for flute, clarinet, alto sax, tenor sax, trumpet, horn in F, trombone, violin, viola, and cello. Each book contains carefully edited arrangements appropriate to each instrument, and well suited for level 2-3 students. Popular carols are presented both individually and in medleys and suites. Celebration Medley" includes the cheerful classics "Hallelujah Chorus" and "Joy to the World." "Manger Medley" incorporates unique arrangements of "Away in a Manger" and "Silent Night." And "Carol Medley" features songs great for caroling, such as "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" and "The First Noel." Suites include "Themes from The Nutcracker Suite," which showcases the famous "Dance of the Sugar-Plum Fairy" and "March"; and "Folk Carol Suite," which contains the well-known "Coventry Carol (Lullay, Thou Little Tiny Child)." These suites are especially adaptable, with movements or themes that can be played consecutively, as one large piece, or on their own---each section is conveniently printed on a single page and has its own separate track on the provided recording. The audio includes a fully orchestrated DEMO track of each song, which features a live instrumental solo performance, followed by a PLAY-ALONG track. Also included are PDFs of piano accompaniments, and Alfred's Tempo Changer Software. Titles: A Holly Jolly Christmas * Believe (from The Polar Express) * Blue Christmas * Celebration Medley (Hallelujah Chorus * Joy to the World) * Do They Know It's Christmas? (Feed the World) * Feliz Navidad * Frosty the Snowman * Gesu Bambino * Happy Xmas (War Is Over) * Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas * I'll Be Home for Christmas * Infant Holy, Infant Lowly * It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year * Jingle Bell Rock * Jingle Bells * Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! * The Little Drummer Boy * Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming * O Christmas Tree (O Tannenbaum) * O Holy Night * Mary Did You Know? * My Grown-Up Christmas List * Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree * Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer * Sleigh Ride * Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town * We Wish You a Merry Christmas * Ukrainian Carol * Winter Wonderland * You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch * Themes from The Nutcracker Suite (Overture * March * Dance of the Sugar-Plum Fairy * Russian Dance (Trepak) * Waltz of the Flowers) * Angels Medley (Angels from the Realms of Glory * Angels We Have Heard on High) * Folk Carol Suite (I. Noël Nouvelet * II. Masters in This Hall * III. Coventry Carol (Lullay, Thou Little Tiny Child) * IV. O Du Fröhliche/Echo Carol) * Carol Medley (Hark! The Herald Angels Sing * O Come All Ye Faithful (Adeste Fideles) * The First Noel) * Manger Medley (Away in a Manger (Cradle Song) * Away in a Manger * Silent Night)."

Learn the basics of digital recording, each step of the signal path, and everything from microphone placement to mixing strategy through the eyes and ears of The Immortal" Roger Nichols, master engineer. From scientifically analyzing the differences between condenser, ribbon, and dynamic microphones, to sharing his secrets to an amazing mix, Nichols delivers something for everyone interested in the science and art of audio engineering---no matter what your experience level. The DVD-ROM includes Pro Tools session files, personally set up by Roger, to give you hands-on training. The Roger Nichols Recording Method gives you the unique experience of learning directly from Roger---exactly as he would have taught you at one of his famous master classes. It's the ultimate experience of having an eight-time GRAMMY(R)-winning engineer sit down in your studio to teach you from his personal experiences and techniques. This book is excellent for beginners but is still full of gems for seasoned pros who want to know how Roger Nichols always managed to get that sound. Topics include: * Plan your recording sessions like a professional engineer and producer * Choose the right microphones and learn how Roger would place them for a session * Test microphone patterns; learn about critical distance placement and the 3 to 1 rule * Understand how digital audio really works to choose the right format for your sessions * Learn about the signal path from microphone/instrument levels, channels strips, and plugins * Record multiple takes, overdubs, punch-in techniques, and get tips on editing digital audio files * Learn Roger's personal tips for mixing, using automation, creating your final mix, and more!"

Movie Heroes for Students, Book 2 is arranged at the early-intermediate level. Sixteenth notes and triplets have been avoided. Key signatures are limited to one sharp or flat. Chords contain a maximum of three notes in either hand and simple meters of 4/4 or 3/4 allow for greater accessibility. Titles: Batman Theme * Hedwig's Theme (from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone) * He's a Pirate (from Walt Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl) * Iron Man * James Bond Theme * Princess Leia's Theme (from Star Wars) * Raiders March (from Raiders of the Lost Ark) * Star Wars (Main Theme) * Theme from Superman * Wonder Woman.

For music makers who love 80s rock and musical theatre, this officially licensed songbook for New Line Cinema's screen adaptation of the hit Broadway musical Rock of Ages guarantees unlimited hours of fun. This collectible folio is loaded with color photos from the film, and features sheet music for 17 rockin' tunes, including transcriptions of the medleys and mashups as performed on the original soundtrack by an all-star cast that includes Julianne Hough, Diego Boneta, Russell Brand, Alec Baldwin, Catherine Zeta-Jones, and more. The piano/vocal arrangements in this songbook include complete lyrics and basic chord fingering grids for guitarists. Titles: Paradise City * Sister Christian / Just Like Paradise / Nothin' But a Good Time * Juke Box Hero / I Love Rock 'n' Roll * Hit Me with Your Best Shot * Waiting for a Girl Like You * More than Words / Heaven * Wanted Dead or Alive * I Want to Know What Love Is * Pour Some Sugar on Me * Harden My Heart * Shadows of the Night * Here I Go Again * Can't Fight This Feeling * Any Way You Want It * Undercover Love * We Built This City / We're Not Gonna Take It * Don't Stop Believin'.

The Fun Books provide additional recital pieces designed for students who require more solo material and are particularly useful when two students are from the same family (Recital Book for one, Fun Book for the other).

Pianists who love classic rock, look no further; this collection has it all! Acclaimed keyboard arranger Dan Coates makes 20 of classic rock's most celebrated tunes easy to play in this gem of a songbook. Impress friends and family by playing the most beloved rock hits of all time. Titles: Any Way You Want It (Journey) * Behind Blue Eyes (The Who) * Bridge Over Troubled Water (Simon and Garfunkel) * Desperado (Eagles) * Don't Stop Believin' (Journey) * Gimme Some Lovin' (Spencer Davis Group) * Great Balls of Fire (Jerry Lee Lewis) * Hotel California (Eagles) * How Deep Is Your Love (Bee Gees) * I Saw Her Standing There (The Beatles) * Imagine (John Lennon) * Killing Me Softly with His Song (Roberta Flack) * Moondance (Van Morrison) * Piece of My Heart (Janis Joplin) * Pinball Wizard (The Who) * (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction (The Rolling Stones) * Stairway to Heaven (Led Zeppelin) * Thunder Road (Bruce Springsteen) * A Whiter Shade of Pale (Procol Harum) * Wish You Were Here (Pink Floyd).

The Wright PianoForte Tutor by Albert H. Oswald is the 'Wright' way to learn the piano. With introductory notes from Wilhem Backhaus and Horatio Nicholls, this classic piano tutor introduces the learner to the rudiments of music, finger exercises and scales, and provides a wealth of repertoire in a variety of styles.

Preludes for Piano: Complete Collection, contains 20 intermediate to late intermediate piano solos that explore and develop lyrical playing. The pieces are appropriate for church services, wedding ceremonies, receptions, and other events where expressive and moving music is needed. Book 1 Titles: Prelude No. 1 in A Minor * Prelude No. 2 in C Major * Prelude No. 3 in D Minor * Prelude No. 4 in B-flat Minor * Prelude No. 5 in E-flat Major * Prelude No. 6 in B Minor * Prelude No. 7 in D-flat Major. Book 2 Titles: Prelude No. 1 in G Minor * Prelude No. 2 in B-flat Major * Prelude No. 3 in D Major * Prelude No. 4 in A-flat Major * Prelude No. 5 in E Minor * Prelude No. 6 in F Minor * Prelude No. 7 in A Major. Book 3 Titles: Prelude No. 1 in G Major * Prelude No. 2 in C Major * Prelude No. 3 in C Minor * Prelude No. 4 in D Major * Prelude No. 5 in A Minor * Prelude No. 6 in B-flat Minor.

Sound Innovations for String Orchestra is a revolutionary, flexible, and comprehensive method that combines time-tested educational concepts, input from thousands of teachers, and advances in modern technology. A logical sequence, clean page layouts, clear goals for each exercise, and uncomplicated explanations combined with instrument-specific MasterClass videos and varied accompaniments will foster better comprehension and improved execution of technique. The content is organized into six short levels, providing benchmarks, assessment indicators, and intermediate goals. With SI Online, adjust the pacing and focus of your teaching any time during the semester to address differentiation and the unique needs within your classroom. Also, access streaming audio and video content and explore the wealth of additional repertoire available online. Learn more at www.alfred.com/SIOnline. Book 1 is now completely free in MakeMusic Cloud!